Throwing Money at Problems: The False Promise of Free Weatherization

Guest Post - from Paul Robbins The Texas (Lone Star Chapter) of the Sierra Club has recently made a proposal to the Austin City Council to increase low-income weatherization by $1.5 million in next year’s budget for Austin Energy.  The proposal claims to restore funding for...

02 September, 2015 / 0 Comments

Supporting Lower Bills and Weatherization is in Sync with Austin’s Progressive Values

Guest Post - from Cyrus Reed and Dave Cortez of the Sierra Club In a city as expensive and economically segregated as Austin, an increase or decrease in your utility bill can make all the difference. It can force choices between medicine and groceries versus paying...

02 September, 2015 / 0 Comments